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spring has sprung playlist

posted: March 27, 2013

Tulips are sprouting, cherry trees are blossoming, the air smells sweet….spring is happening in a big way, and not a moment too soon. Some of us have signed up for marathons and now that hibernation is over it’s time to get serious about training.

In order to celebrate the longer days and warmer weather, check out this playlist filled with upbeat, dreamy music to match the anticipation of sweet and sweaty days around the corner. Expect some (ahem, a lot of) electro…this playlist may make you want to quit your job, buy a backpack, head to Krabi and start dancing inappropriately with some Australians you met 32 minutes previously in a hostel line up (not that there’s anything wrong with that).

I first heard this song on Hype Machine and was immediately obsessed – it has become the soundtrack to my morning routine before I run out the door each day. Good news: it was just released on iTunes as part of the new Pete Tong album – every track is awesome.

90′s vocal R&B (I get kind of a Crystal Waters vibe) mixed with ambient electro = major sexy time. Don’t blame me if you can’t stop putting this on repeat…it has highly addictive properties and has been known to start dance parties. You’ve been warned.

When I first heard this, I wasn’t sure if I was diggin’ it. Then I played it running one day – the energy of Basement Jaxx with the weirdness of The Flaming Lips kept my interest piqued through two tough hills. Bonus points: they’re French (because that counts for something, right?)

This song has been floating around the zeitgeist for awhile, but ever since it was played on HBO’s “Girls” it has hit critical mass. Yes, it’s kinda tacky. Yes, the lyrics are juvenile. Yes, it’s played out. My rebuttal? Who cares.

I know what you’re thinking – Tegan and Sara are better for depressing conversations at a coffee shop than on a run playlist. That is, until they got electronic music god David Guetta to produce their latest album. Get into it.

Hey Wendy,
If you click on any of the songs it will take you to 8Tracks and the full playlist- you can list to it right there. We currently don’t have an option to download it from our page here. Hope you enjoy some sweet new beats.
~Jenna